Mississippi Succeeds Plan

Increasing student growth and proficiency in all tested areas through strong academic standards, professional development, accountability and state support

Focusing on educational equity through increased access and opportunities for all students to close opportunity and achievement gaps

Ensuring high-quality classroom instruction and school leadership through professional development and meaningful feedback from educators

Setting the expectation that every student graduates from high school and is ready for college and career

Expanding access to high-quality early learning opportunities for our 4-year old students

Using data effectively to make decisions in the best interests of students

Supporting and improving underperforming schools through local and state technical assistance, interventions and support for struggling students

Long-Range Goals

As a long-term goal, Mississippi aims to eliminate the proficiency gap between Black students and all students entirely, as the overall student proficiency rate increases to 70% by 2025.

As a long-term goal, Mississippi aims to close the graduation rate gap between students with disabilities and all students. This gap will be reduced to 20%, as the overall graduation rate increases to 90% by 2025.

As a long-term goal, Mississippi aims to have 70% of English learners making expected progress toward English language proficiency by 2025.